Today we’d like to introduce you to Ninjin Jadamba.
Hi Ninjin, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve always loved storytelling. At first, it was just something fun I did in my free time— sharing bits of my life, talking about history, family moments, and what it was like applying to and attending college in the US as an international student.
Over time, it completely grew on its own. Sharing my experience ended up leading to features in CNBC and the New York Times, and it opened up so many doors both socially and professionally for my business. More than anything, it’s connected me with incredible people, allowed me to make friends, and given me the chance to collaborate with people I’ve looked up to for years.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Early on, dealing with online criticism was really tough. People would leave harsh comments for no reason, picking on everything from my appearance and my voice to even my family, which was hard not to take personally at first.
Another challenge was learning how to navigate my content as I evolved. Viewers who originally followed me specifically for my history videos would get critical whenever I posted about other aspects of my life.
Over time, though, pushing through that noise actually built my confidence and gave me the resilience to stop worrying about other people’s opinions. As I’ve grown as a creator and business owner, I’ve come to realize that I have the freedom and autonomy to express whatever I want on my own platform. The journey taught me to trust my own creative direction rather than trying to fit into a box built by others.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a social media content creator currently focusing on lifestyle videos, though I originally got my start making history content. What sets me apart is my ability to bridge different perspectives through storytelling, whether that’s diving into history or sharing the real experience of navigating life in the US as an international student.
Looking back at my work, I’m most proud of breaking out of my comfort zone, putting myself out there, and seeing that effort recognized on a larger stage. Being featured on CNBC to discuss Mongolian history and represent Gen Z as the youth of a growing nation was a huge milestone for me. Another highlight was being featured in The New York Times- The Athletic, where I got to share my real-world experience as an international student in the US. Most importantly, I’m proud that I didn’t stay stuck in one box and had the courage to keep evolving my content.
Lately, I’ve been pretty quiet on social media because I’m working behind the scenes with different agents to set up a much bigger project!
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
For me, the biggest risk was simply starting. When you’re first getting going, even if you only have one follower and it’s your mom, you have to post like you’re a creator with 10k followers. In the beginning, I tried so hard not to feel embarrassed, but it’s genuinely tough putting yourself out there when your videos are only getting 100 views. Looking back, I’m so glad I took that initial leap.
Another major risk was changing gears and switching up my niche. Pivoting from history to lifestyle content was harder than I expected. For some reason, people don’t like when you change your style, and some existing followers even criticized me for it. But staying stuck in one box just to keep everyone comfortable felt like a bigger risk to my creative growth, so I pushed through it anyway.
My perspective on risk is that the discomfort of being seen trying or trying something new is usually just the entry fee for growth. And I’m actually getting ready to take my next big risk very soon.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjinves?igsh=MXB4OW5sdWc4bDZyZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninjinj
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@ninjinves?si=maRI46Qqzpf3tj0u
